Episodes

Jan. 19, 2026

Patton: The Father You Get | 175

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin sits down with Patton, author of The Father You Get: And the Ones You Make, Believe In, and Become , for a deeply personal and reflective conversation. Patton opens up ab...

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Jan. 12, 2026

Andrea: A Life in 147 Days | 174

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin sits down with Andrea, author of Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days , for a powerful and heartfelt conversation. Andrea shares the inspiring story of her sister Adrienne...

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Jan. 5, 2026

Blair: A Schizoid at Smith | 173

In this week’s episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin interviews Blair, author of A Schizoid at Smith: How Overparenting Leads to Underachieving , for an insightful conversation about mental health, identity, and sel...

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Dec. 29, 2025

Jasmine: Love and Addiction | 172

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin sits down with Jasmine for a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, healing, and personal growth. Jasmine shares her experience with relentless childhood bully...

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Dec. 22, 2025

Grant: The Root of Transforming | 171

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin interviews Grant, a Master Life Coach, for a powerful conversation about healing, resilience, and personal growth. Grant opens up about the years of bullying he experien...

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Dec. 15, 2025

Jasmin: Mental Health in the Service Industry | 170

In this week’s episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin sits down with Jasmin, the Chief Growth Officer at CHOW—a nonprofit dedicated to supporting mental health and overall wellness in the hospitality and service indu...

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Dec. 8, 2025

Shawn: Your Authentic Self | 169

In this week’s episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin sits down with Shawn, author of F* ck Happiness: The Search for Meaning in a World Gone Mad Chasing Happiness*. Shawn shares his powerful life story—from growing u...

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Dec. 1, 2025

Pamela: Family and Storytelling | 168

In this week’s episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin welcomes Pamela, acclaimed author of When You Look Like Us and This Town Is on Fire . In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Pamela opens up about her chil...

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Nov. 24, 2025

Tony: Carrying the Tiger | 167

In this week’s episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin sits down with Tony, the author of Carrying the Tiger , for an intimate and deeply moving conversation about love, loss, and resilience. Tony opens up about the m...

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Nov. 17, 2025

Aaron: Isolation, Art, and Redemption | 166

This week on Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin welcomes Aaron, the author of Four Walks in Central Park: A Poetic Guide to the Park . In this deeply personal conversation, Aaron opens up about his journey through childhood...

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Nov. 10, 2025

Erin: Caring for Our Wellbeing is Essential | 165

This week on Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin welcomes Erin for an honest and inspiring conversation about mental health, motherhood, and personal growth. Erin opens up about the mental health challenges she faced growing...

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Nov. 3, 2025

Timothy: Looking for the Light | 164

This week on Behind Beautiful Things , Kevin sits down with author Timothy, whose new memoir Stumbling in the Dark: Looking for the Light Switch explores the power of hope, healing, and resilience. In this deeply moving conve...

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Oct. 27, 2025

Rachel: Healing the Past Through Yoga | 163

This week on Behind Beautiful Things , we sit down with Rachel, author of the powerful new memoir As Is . In this deeply moving conversation, Rachel opens up about her upbringing in an isolated religious community, the trauma...

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Oct. 20, 2025

Anne: High Hopes | 162

This week on Behind Beautiful Things , we welcome back Anne, whose story of resilience and rediscovery continues to inspire listeners. In her new book High Hopes , Anne shares how attending her first Bruce Springsteen concert...

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Oct. 13, 2025

Jordyn: Living with ADHD, OCD, and Anxiety | 161

In this insightful episode of Behind Beautiful Things , we sit down with Jordyn, author of My Heart Has Been in it From the Start , as she shares her powerful mental health journey. Jordyn opens up about growing up with ADHD ...

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Oct. 6, 2025

Steve: Fatherhood, Discovery, and Heart | 160

In this heartfelt episode of Behind Beautiful Things , we sit down with Steve, author of My Heart Has Been in it From the Start . Steve shares his emotional journey through fatherhood—beginning with the anxieties of becoming ...

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Sept. 29, 2025

Diane: Self Discovery on Ireland’s Back Roads | 159

In this moving episode of Behind Beautiful Things , we sit down with Diane, author of Getting Lost on My Way: Discovery on Ireland’s Back Roads . Diane opens up about the devastating trauma she experienced as a young girl and...

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Sept. 22, 2025

Louise: Intergenerational Trauma | 158

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things , we sit down with Louise as she shares her deeply personal story rooted in the aftermath of World War II. Louise’s parents fled the horrors of war-torn Europe, and the trauma they c...

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Sept. 15, 2025

Brian: Grief to Growth | 157

In this heartfelt episode of Behind Beautiful Things , we welcome Brian, host of the Grief to Growth podcast, for an inspiring conversation about navigating life after profound loss. Brian shares the tragic story of losing hi...

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Sept. 8, 2025

Rob: Surviving Abuse and Finding His Voice | 156

In this compelling episode of Behind Beautiful Things , we sit down with Rob, author of the bold and unflinching memoir Asshole . Rob shares his story of growing up in a deeply troubled family, his early escape into the world...

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Sept. 1, 2025

Tzara: Attachment Styles and Successful Relationships | 155

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things , we sit down with Tzara, a confidence coach who helps individuals build healthy, meaningful relationships by improving self-worth and emotional awareness. Tzara opens up about her o...

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Aug. 25, 2025

David: From Mental Hellness to Mental Wellness | 154

In this deeply moving episode of Behind Beautiful Things , we sit down with David as he bravely shares his story of surviving childhood abuse and navigating a lifetime of mental health challenges. David opens up about the lon...

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Aug. 18, 2025

Shavaun: Suicide, Trauma, and Recovery | 153

In this powerful episode of Behind Beautiful Things , we sit down with Shavaun, author of Night Bird , to talk about her deeply personal journey through grief, trauma, and healing following the suicide of her husband. Shavaun...

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Aug. 11, 2025

Laura: Sober Life Rocks | 152

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things , we welcome Laura — author of The Inclusive Event Planner and cofounder of Sober Life Rocks — for an inspiring conversation about her personal journey to sobriety, the motivation be...

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